Public Service Announcements

Watermain break causes lane restrictions near Centre Street and Athol Street in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions near the intersection of Centre Street (Regional Road 2A) and Athol Street, in the City of Oshawa due to a watermain break.

When: Centre Street has one southbound lane currently restricted, with the remainder of lane restrictions beginning at approximately 10 p.m. tonight to minimize impacts to traffic and water service disruption. Restrictions are ongoing until repairs are complete.

Where:...

Lane restrictions on Church Street in Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Church Street (Regional Road 24) in Pickering.

When: December 16 to mid-March.

Where: Church Street, from 400 metres south of Kellino Street to 250 metres north of Kellino Street, in the City of Pickering.

Why: Road widening and the installation of turning lanes onto Kellino Street to support new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists...

Construction this weekend at Victoria Street/South Blair Street intersection in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – There will be lane restrictions at the intersection of Victoria Street (Regional Road 22) and South Blair Street in Whitby this weekend, as the Region of Durham installs a new watermain.

When: Saturday, December 14 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, December 15 at 5 p.m. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Victoria Street and South Blair Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction. No left turns onto South Blair Street from Victoria...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – There will be northbound lane restrictions on Simcoe Street North, at the intersection of Robert Street in Oshawa, as crews construct an entrance in support of new development.

When: December 16 to 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street North, at the Robert Street intersection, in the City Oshawa.

Why: To construct an entrance in support of new development.

Note: The Region realizes that the work is disruptive and will make every effort...

Regions studying processing increase at Durham York Energy Centre, open house to be held December 12 in Bowmanville

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a third public information centre to engage with residents about plans to increase the amount of waste processed each year at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) by 20,000 tonnes.

When: Thursday, December 12, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Durham Regional Highway 2, Bowmanville.

Why: The Environmental Compliance Approval for the Durham York Energy Centre currently allows the facility to process a maximum of 140,000 tonnes...